Liver Tumor

Liver tumour

A liver tumour is usually treatable but depends on several conditions. Also, it can sometimes be hard to treat.

The treatment of the patient depends on the following:

• cancer began in the liver (primary)
• spreading of cancer from another area (secondary)
• the size of the tumour
• type of liver cancer
• position of the tumour
• the extent to which it has spread
• general health condition

Based on these factors, the treatment may include targeted medicines, chemotherapy, thermal ablation, surgery, and radiotherapy.

How to diagnose a liver tumour

Several tests and medical procedures may include diagnosing liver tumours.

• Blood tests- Blood tests provide a clear report of abnormalities in liver function.
• Imaging tests- Imaging tests include CT scans, MRIs and ultrasounds.
• Liver tissue sample tests- Sometimes the doctor may recommend removing a sample of the patient’s liver tissue for testing. Laboratory testing of liver tissue samples provides a definite diagnosis of a tumour in the liver.

Determining the Stage of the liver tumour

After diagnosing the liver tumour, the doctor examines the reports to determine the stage of the liver cancer. Staging tests detect and understand the size of the tumour and its location. Also, it helps to determine the extent to which it has spread.

Treatment

Surgery

If the diagnosis of a liver tumour is done at an early stage, the size will be small with no spreading. In this case, the surgeon may remove the tumour through surgery.

During the surgery, a part or entire liver will be removed. If the procedure includes the removal of the entire liver, a liver transplant will be necessary to replace the damaged liver with the healthy liver of the donor.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a procedure that involves the use of medicines in the blood vessels to kill the growing cancer cells. Doctors recommend this procedure if the patient is unable to tolerate the surgical process or the cancer isn’t possible to remove by surgery.

Thermal Ablation

This procedure uses microwaves or electric currents to transfer heat in the body to destroy all the cancer cells. This is also an alternate procedure for surgery.

Treatment using targeted medicines

Targeted liver cancer medicines aim to prevent the growth of cancer cells. It helps to treat the disease when the cancer cells have spread to other body parts.

Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy uses radiation to treat cancer cells. This method usually involves selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), in which the doctor injects the radioactive beads into the blood supply of the liver to stop cancerous growth.

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Liver Transplant FAQ:

When do you need a liver transplant?

Are you suffering from chronic liver disease? Then it would help if you got a liver transplant, and it’s important to consult a specialist. Also, sudden liver failure requires an immediate transplant to overcome serious health issues. Usually, serious liver damage due to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and liver cirrhosis lead to liver failure.

What are the symptoms of liver damage?

Mild liver diseases usually won’t give rise to any symptoms. However, you may notice swollen ankles and feet and water retention in the abdomen if you have serious liver disease. You will notice extreme fatigue that affects your daily lifestyle. Your doctor will suggest some blood tests, and low blood counts indicate liver diseases. Also, there may be black stools and vomiting, which indicates acute liver diseases.

How to proceed with a liver transplant?

First, you need to consult an expert doctor who checks your overall health and gives you the right suggestions. Also, your doctor may recommend some tests to learn the actual condition of your liver. It helps the doctor carry out a successful liver transplant, and you can also avoid future complications. Next, you need to find a suitable donor, and a family member can be an ideal donor. If you choose a living donor, ensure the person’s age is between 18 and 55. The blood group must match and ensure that the donor is not suffering from obesity.

How long it takes to recover after a liver transplant?

Recovery time depends on a patient’s health and the severity of the liver disease. A liver transplant usually requires 7-10 days of hospital stay. And you can return to normal activities after 3 months, and it’s important to follow the doctor’s instructions. Thus, you will lead life freely, and a liver transplant improves your way of life.

Is liver transplantation safe?

Liver transplantation is completely safe and grows to its normal size faster. Also, the donor won’t face any serious health complications; they usually need to take medications for 2-3 weeks. And a donor can return to a normal lifestyle within a month.  And after 3 months, a donor can perform heavy exercises, and there won’t be any restrictions.

Do liver transplants become successful?

The success rate of liver transplants depends on the patient’s health condition. It’s good to find an experienced surgeon who will handle the whole procedure efficiently. Usually, 90% of liver transplants are successful, and the patient leads a better life.

Are any medicines required post-surgery?

Yes, a doctor may prescribe certain medication that helps you avoid infections and bleeding post-surgery. And you may require some long-term medications; however, the dosage will decrease with time.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Prices are subject to change or withdrawl with notice
• These are indicative price only and vary depending on the condition of patient, at the time admission.
• We will provide final estimate at the time of patient’s admission

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